Opinion

I am writing to express my sincere concern and advocacy for mental health in international development and humanitarian settings. Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray, I urge you to co-sponsor the Minds Act (The Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings Act) to address the critical need for mental health support in these challenging

I want to discuss the use of the green space by the Tides Tavern we fought so hard several years ago to preserve. I live across from the Tides so I have a good idea of the habits of the wildlife in the harbor. The Herons roost in those trees and are so beautiful to

Dear Parks Commission: My wife and I reside at 2808 Harborview Drive, Apt. B, near Ferry Landing Park. We have been very involved in the process of the acquisition of Soundview Forest Park and efforts to retain the beauty of this rural sanctuary since acquisition in 2018. The goal was to retain the natural beauty

The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday is both proud and privileged to be able to sponsor three service clubs called Interact, two high school clubs and one middle school club.  Our largest Interact Club is at Gig Harbor High School with over 60 members and the other is at Henderson Bay High School, which

Why is our city council seeking to silence the voice of the people? Time and again our elected officials have stated the desire to hear from the public, to listen to our concerns. It’s even stated in the Gig Harbor Strategic plan: “Increase city communication effectiveness” and “Listen to community needs and expectations.”  Yet time

We moved to Gig Harbor 22 years ago.  Many more newcomers have arrived since then and, like us, you’ve no doubt been taking note of the quirks of your new home; many charming, some a little confusing. Like: “Why do these people leave their Christmas lights up so long?” For me, it began with a

I write to address the proposal to switch to online-only meetings for some aspects of city government business. The push for remote meetings makes perfect sense in the private sector. Thanks to the wonders of technology, rural folk can have access to cutting-edge health care via telemedicine. Tech workers no longer need to be shackled

I want to thank everyone who contributed to the string of Letters to the Editor regarding the PenMet Levy Lid Lift — both those who opposed the Levy Lid Lift and those who supported it.  I see that chain of Letters as a great exercise of American democracy where the issue was debated in a

Current residents of the Peninsula School District, By now most of you have either paid or are about to pay your current property tax bill. Hopefully you looked carefully at the rise in taxes. Housing has especially increased in value these past few years. Our tax bills reflect new and higher amounts we all pay.

This is a published piece written by Mary Barber who is running for Gig Harbor City Council Position 4. We are privileged to have this caliber of a human being as a leader of our city. I’ve seen and heard some mistruths from her opponent. Mr. Nadler continues to hammer on Short-Term Rental Owners as